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hang-up

[hang-uhp] / ˈhæŋˌʌp /
NOUN
preoccupation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inhibition
STRONG
block difficulty dilemma disturbance impasse obsession predicament problem reserve restraint thing
Antonyms
STRONG
calm peace solution tranquility
VERB
cause a problem
Synonyms
STRONG
block bog down detain embarrass encumber fetter foil frustrate hamper handcuff hobble hog-tie impede incommode inconvenience inhibit interfere mire obstruct prohibit restrict retard set back shelve spite stymie suspend

Example Sentences

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The biggest hang-up with his nomination was not that there was a lack of organic support among Senate Republicans.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Here’s my hang-up: Artificial intelligence genuinely freaks me out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The hang-up was over the potential for Nvidia processors to eventually end up in China.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Trump has reportedly had a hang-up about his mitts since Greydon Carter's Spy magazine called him a "short-fingered vulgarian" three decades ago.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

Maybe it was my own personal hang-up, but I felt like both girls were waiting to see if I would flip out or something.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith